17986538. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING CAMERA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING CAMERA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL METHOD

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Hyunje Cho of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Kichul Namgung of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Yoobong Chun of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

Sunggeun Joo of Gyeonggi-do (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING CAMERA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17986538 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING CAMERA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a camera that has a sliding door unit controlled by a linear actuator. The door unit can open and close to protect the camera lens.

• The electronic device has a housing and at least one camera inside it.
• A door unit is placed between the housing and the camera lens.
• A driving unit is used to slide the door unit, allowing the camera lens to open or close.
• The driving unit includes a linear actuator that moves linearly when voltage is applied.
• The invention can have various embodiments and additional features.

Potential Applications

• Smartphones and tablets with improved camera protection.
• Surveillance cameras with automated lens cover.
• Laptops and computers with integrated cameras that can be securely closed.

Problems Solved

• Protects camera lenses from scratches, dust, and other damage.
• Provides a convenient and automated way to open and close camera lenses.
• Reduces the need for external lens covers or manual lens protection.

Benefits

• Enhanced durability and longevity of camera lenses.
• Improved user experience with automated lens protection.
• Streamlined design without the need for external lens covers.

Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a housing; at least one camera disposed inside the housing; at least one door unit disposed between the housing and a lens of the at least one camera and a driving unit configured to slide the door unit such that the lens of the at least one camera can open/close, wherein the driving unit can comprise a linear actuator moving linearly according to an application of voltage. Other embodiments in addition to the various embodiments of the present invention are possible.